Believe It Or Not, These Aren't Actually Design Flaws

Thermoses

Thermoses were originally created to keep chemicals at a stable temperature. A scientist placed one glass bottle inside of a larger one and then evacuated the air between them. Today, they're used to keep drinks hot or cold for hours.

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The More You Know

  • Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham as part of a bet.
  • Carrots take away the acidity in tomato sauce by adding subtle sweetness. If you find your sauce has gotten too acidic, peel a whole carrot, simmer it with the sauce and remove before serving.
  • If you love a product, wait five days and come back to see if it’s on sale. Discounts will always be a factor, but the products they correspond to will shift.
  • Next time you open a bottle of wine, save the cork! You can use a slice of synthetic cork to brace a wobbly table leg. Just mark the amount of cork needed, slice it off with a utility knife and glue it in place.
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